| Model |
Length |
Sections |
Closed Length |
Weight |
Tip/Base Diameter |
Sink Weight |
Carbon Content |
Reel Seat Position |
JAN Code |
| SMT 30-405LB・W |
4.05 m |
3 pcs |
155 cm |
395 g |
3.0/22.0 mm |
25–35 (No.) |
99 % |
84 cm |
4550133162961 |
| SMT 30-405LM・W |
4.05 m |
3 pcs |
164 cm |
395 g |
3.0/22.0 mm |
25–35 (No.) |
99 % |
84 cm |
4550133162978 |
| SMT 33-405LM・W |
4.05 m |
3 pcs |
164 cm |
415 g |
3.0/22.0 mm |
27–35 (No.) |
99 % |
86 cm |
4550133162985 |
TOURNAMENT MASTERISE KISU AGS Rod Series
The TOURNAMENT MASTERISE KISU AGS series by Daiwa represents the pinnacle of Japanese tournament-grade surf casting rods designed specifically for competitive Japanese kiss fishing and ultra-precise long-distance casting applications.
Developed under the prestigious TOURNAMENT flagship concept, the series combines extreme casting performance, advanced bite sensitivity, refined blank response, and practical tournament-level fishability demanded by professional Japanese surf anglers.
The highly specialized parallel-joint surf blank construction is engineered to maximize long-distance casting accuracy while maintaining smooth energy transfer and excellent directional stability.
Daiwa’s ESS Expert Sense Simulation design technology analyzes strain energy and angler feedback characteristics to optimize casting feel, blank recovery speed, sensitivity, and operational comfort.
The AGS Air Guide System uses lightweight carbon-frame guides with significantly higher rigidity than conventional titanium guides, dramatically improving sensitivity, casting speed, blank responsiveness, and line control.
The newly designed low-profile AGS choke guide improves casting comfort while reducing line trouble during repeated tournament casting sessions.
The SMT Super Metal Top tubular tip section utilizes super-elastic titanium alloy material capable of transmitting subtle seabed changes and delicate kiss bites with outstanding visual and tactile sensitivity.
The X45 Full Shield carbon structure suppresses blank twisting during powerful casting motions, improving directional accuracy, casting stability, and energy efficiency throughout the casting stroke.
The V-JOINT α joint structure enhances power transfer between sections, allowing smoother bending characteristics and stronger blank recovery during high-load casting situations.
The SVF NANOPLUS high-density carbon blank construction achieves exceptional lightweight balance while maintaining impressive rigidity, resilience, and casting power.
The CWS Carbon Wrapping System secures guides and reel seat components using carbon cloth instead of traditional thread wrapping, improving overall sensitivity, durability, and anti-twist rigidity.
The lineup includes both LM and LB structural variations, allowing anglers to select different casting styles based on preferred blank loading characteristics, release timing, and casting power requirements.
The LM models feature an extended middle section that creates smoother bending and easier timing control for practical tournament casting accuracy and stable distance performance.
The LB models utilize a longer butt section to maximize rebound power and casting acceleration, making them ideal for aggressive power casters seeking maximum distance.
The integrated Sensor Touch Grip and titanium reel seat system provide exceptional grip stability, direct blank feedback, and reduced fatigue during extended surf tournament sessions.
Combining Daiwa’s latest AGS carbon guide technology, SMT sensitivity, X45 Full Shield anti-twist construction, and TOURNAMENT-grade casting engineering, the TOURNAMENT MASTERISE KISU AGS series establishes a new standard for elite Japanese surf casting rods.
